West Side YMCA Reviews

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2903 Total Reviews

75%Value For Money

84%Security

95%Location

73%Staff

66%Atmosphere

72%Cleanliness

68%Facilities

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Whenever I meet someone who will be staying in New York City, I tell them about West Side YMCA. I was quoting a price I had been paying there last year, $100/night; they thought that was surprisingly low. This year, I was surprised to find it was only around $75 a night, a great bargain! I even pass this information on to NYC yellow cab drivers, in case they have other fares looking for a decent place to stay at an affordable price. It's the best deal in NYC - except reservations required!

I was in room 849 and quickly noticed that my window led directly out to a partial roof which was also accessible from the other rooms on that side on the 8th floor. This was a bit troubling to me as I slept and realized anyone could get to that roof from those room and simply open my window from the outside, easily slipping into my room (whether there or not). I think the possibility of this scenario taking place is worth looking into and addressing.
Mostly concerned with inebriated guests....

The men's restroom is so small. There is very little room between the sinks and the shower stalls. The fitness center could use some Nautilus machines. Everything is free weights which can be dangerous for older clients.

Had a horrible encounter with which may have been the head of security, he was plain right rude, and not helpful at all. Going out of his way to make my time harder.
There was no atmosphere what's so ever, and had old men walking around the corridors at night, whom were permanent residents, making me feel uncomfortable.
I would never stay there again, and wouldn't recommend it.

The majority of the cubicle doors in the male bathrooms had broken locks. The showers had poor water pressure and generally only one temperature - either hot or cold. I was very disappointed in the bathrooms. However, they were clean which was good. The bedrooms were nice and also clean.

Our floor (Level 11) had 50+ rooms on it with 1 shared male bathroom containing 3x showers, 3x toilets and 3x urinals.
This is not enough for all the people on the floor.
On top of that the bathroom was always filthy (probably because the volume of people using it).

Don't stay here if your traveling alone as no one wants to engage in conversation people are sleeping in the common room stayed at the YMCA over Christmas so can't complain too much as prices are inflated around that time everywhere. Another big one was that there was no kitchen so eating out every night.

Staffs are not friendly nor kind at all,
bathrooms and shower rooms are inconvenient for using and they are dirty and old.
The room was super cold so that I caught a cold.
No chair in the room, and when I asked for a chair the staff said very unkindly that they don't provide chairs.
The bed was very unstable so when I sat on the bed, it once almost fell down.
I will never stay here again!

I spent a night in the private deluxe on the 13th floor and it was a good experience. The bathrooms on the floor were clean since there are housekeepers which clean them several times per day. The room and the mattress were good.

Great location with good amenities but the atmosphere here is terrible. No events or common room or kitchen to meet travelers. Would only stay here if your with other people otherwise single travellers won't meet anybody.

Stayed in the private twin bunk bed room. Room was what you'd expect for the price. Not sparkling clean but not dirty. The bed were comfy enough. Had a little TV to watch whilst getting ready.
Only negative I can really say is the showers were the best. No real shower head more like a single spray of of a hose. It was often hot and cold, sometime freezing cold.
The location of this hostel for me is fantastic. Few blocks from Columbus circle and the subway. great place would stay again!!!

The rule of using bathroom is very confusing. And 11th floor's shower didn't give me warm water. So, I tried to use 12th or 13 rd bathroom, but I couldn't open the door. Please show us clear information.

Definitely would stay here again! So different from a typical hostel, you don't get a hostel vibe. It's just like having your own dorm room. The shared bathrooms get messy in the Am. Cleaners come and sort this asap. TV, bed, closet, drawls; amazing for a hostel. It gets a bit cold during the night, so just turn on the heater..Or bring an extra blanket. Still amazing for the price you pay, access to the gym was great, location is amazing, waking up to Central Park EPIC! Very close to Metro.